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NY A05894
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam Berger
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AI Summary
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Adds "mental health practitioner" to the list of authorized providers under New York's workers' compensation law, alongside existing providers like physicians, psychologists, chiropractors, and social workers
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Defines "mental health practitioner" as an individual licensed under Article 163 of the Education Law who has met diagnostic privilege requirements under Section 8401-a of the Education Law
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Allows licensed mental health counselors with diagnostic authority to provide covered services to injured workers through the workers' compensation system
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Defines mental health practitioners with diagnostic authority for the purposes of providing services under the workers' compensation law; includes such practitioners as providers.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR
2/24/2026